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  One for the Record - The Inside...

  George Plimpton, Bob Costas

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  The inside story of Hank Aaron's chase for the home run record, repackaged and with a foreword by Bob Costas and new material from the Plimpton Archives. In One For the Record, George Plimpton recounts Hank Aaron's thrilling race to become the new home run champion. Amidst media frenzy and death threats, Aaron sought to beat Babe Ruth's record. In 1974, he finally succeeded.   A fascinating examination of the psychology of baseball players, One For the Record gives an absorbing account of the men on the mound who had to face Aaron. But the book's true genius lies in the portrait of Aaron himself, and his discussions on his philosophy on hitting and the game of baseball.

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  Game Misconduct - Hockey's Toxic...

  Evan F. Moore, Jashvina Shah,...

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  Those who have been lured by the sound of skate blades slicing into fresh ice and everything-or-nothing attitude of the game know that hockey can seem like its own world.Yet in another light, that tight community can turn insular; the values of teamwork and humility can manifest as collective silence in the face of abuse and discrimination, issues which have been brought to the forefront of the sport as many share their stories for the first time.In Game Misconduct, reporters Evan Moore and Jashvina Shah reveal hockey's toxic undercurrent which has permeated the sport throughout the junior, college, and professional levels. They address the topic with a level of passion that comes from being rabid hockey fans themselves, and from experiencing its exclusivity first-hand.This necessary book lays bare the issues of racism, homophobia, xenophobia, bullying, sexism, and violence on and off the ice. Listeners will learn about notable players and activists fighting for transformation as well as those beyond the spotlight.Game Misconduct is essential for modern hockey fans, showing the truth of the sport's past and present while offering the tools to fight for a better future.

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  Think Like a Warrior - The Five...

  Darrin Donnelly

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  Discover the five inner beliefs shared by the world's greatest achievers.In this inspirational fable, Chris McNeely is a college football coach who is at the end of his rope after a hard-and-fast fall from the top of his profession. Now bankrupt and on the verge of losing his job, he has no idea what he's doing wrong or how to get back on track. Angry, worried, and desperate for help, Chris receives mysterious visits from five of history's greatest coaches: John Wooden, Buck O'Neil, Herb Brooks, Paul "Bear" Bryant, and Vince Lombardi.Together, these five legendary leaders teach Chris how to "think like a warrior" and take control of his life. The "warrior mindset" he develops changes his life forever—and it will change yours as well. Discover life-changing lessons in this inspirational tale of what it takes to achieve your dreams—whatever those dreams may be.This book will show you how to: build your self-confidence; develop mental toughness; attack every day with joy and enthusiasm; use a positive mental attitude to achieve more; harness the power of positive self-talk; be a positive leader for your family and your team; become the person you were born to be; and much more . . .

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  Bruce Meg and Me - An...

  Gregor Ewing

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  Craving an escape from everyday life, Gregor Ewing writes a personal account of his 1,000 mile walk over nine weeks with collie Meg that takes them through Northern Ireland and the central belt of Scotland, literally following in Robert the Bruce's footsteps. From Kintyre, Arran and Ardrossan north to Ayr through Glasgow to Fort William and Elgin, south to Inverurie, Aberdeen and Dundee, over the Forth to Edinburgh and Berwick upon Tweed then east through Roxburghshire to Bannockburn, Gregor frames his expedition with historical background that follows Robert the Bruce's journey to start a campaign which led to his famous victory seven years later.

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  The Art of Hurling: - Insights...

  Daire Whelan

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  How are some hurling managers able to transform losing teams to All-Ireland champions in a short time? What is it about their philosophies and beliefs that makes them unique and successful? What are their thoughts on the future of hurling in this period of unprecedented focus on the game and its development? Daire Whelan uncovers the ideas and methods of some of the game's most successful managers. Tracing the evolution of hurling managers from the 1970s up to the present day, he has spoken to some of the game's most enlightened thinkers from that period, including Eamon O'Shea, Anthony Daly, Justin McCarthy, Eamonn Cregan, Babs Keating, John Allen, Cyril Farrell, Liam Griffin, Ger Loughnane, Diarmuid Healy and Terence 'Sambo' McNaughton.Managers who not only won All-Irelands or provincial titles in unique circumstances, often ending decades-long losing streaks and usually bringing success within a season or two. They provide an insight into the traits and techniques of the greatest hurling managers.

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  Wooden Spoon Rugby World...

  Ian Robertson

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  Now in its 23rd year, the Wooden Spoon Rugby World Yearbook is firmly established as the only illustrated yearbook produced for the rugby enthusiast. With a foreword by HRH Princess Royal, many of the country's leading rugby writers reflect on the happenings of the past season and look ahead to what is in store for 2019 including the World Cup in Japan. All aspects of rugby - club, internationals, women's, sevens, youth - are all covered in a book which celebrates winners around the world and also tackles some of the issues that rugby faces as it continues to attract larger audiences both at the grounds and on television.

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